Pacific peoples are an important part of Manukau's diverse communities making up 27 per cent or 86,000 of the city's population with a projected increase to 33 per cent or 125,000 by 2016. This population is also very young with 51 per cent or 44,000 under the age of 25.
Pacific peoples in Manukau have enjoyed success not only in the sporting arena but in music, theatre, fine arts, business, professional and corporate sectors.
Pacific peoples are realising their potential and fulfilling their aspirations in the city they will help to prosper and develop into the future.
Pacific Peoples Policy
The 
Pacific Peoples Policy (PDF 916kb) aims to:
- Define a position for Manukau City Council in relation to Pacific communities
- Align this policy to government's initiatives to improve the health and welfare of Pacific peoples
- Expand the role of the Pacific Island Advisory Committee (PIAC) as a key link between the council and Pacific communities of Manukau city.
The policy priority areas are improvements in:
- Education
- Employment
- Health
- Housing.
The council first adopted this policy in 2000, and following a review, the Pacific Peoples Policy and Action Plan (2006-2009) was adopted in June 2006.
The policy was developed in partnership with PIAC and the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, and in consultation with Pacific communities.
Pacific Island Advisory Committee
The Pacific Island Advisory Committee (PIAC) serves as Manukau’s Pacific voice. PIAC is a dedicated, formal channel through which the city’s Pacific community can raise issues that impact on their lives.
Elected committee members (PDF 318kb) are responsible for taking those issues, concerns and queries to the council.
Elections are held every three years with the most recent in March 2009.
Meetings
PIAC meets every month. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please check our public notices page for upcoming meeting dates.
Contact us
To find out more about PIAC please email us.
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